Buy the S9848 Vintage 1960's Dress sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage Simplicity 1960s dress sewing pattern. The sleeveless and collarless sheath dress View 1 has high round neckline and back zipper. View 2 and 3 with gathered neckline have bias binding and bow trim. View 2 has long set-in sleeves gathered to sleeve bands. Sleeveless view 3 has optional feather trim. When view 2 or 3 is made of lace or sheer fabric, View 1 dress may be worn as an underdress.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics: All views in brocade, challis, crepe, metallic knits, matelasse, silks, synthetics and blends. View 1 also in cottons and cotton blends, linen, metallic brocades, metallic crepe. Views 1 and 2 also in jersey, lightweight wool and blends, printed wools, wool crepe. Views 2,3 also in chiffon, cotton shears, lace, metallic netting, voile.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: K5 (8-10-12-14-16) Y5 (18-20-22-24-26) which is approx. UK sizes K5 (6-12), Y5 (14-24). based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. Views 1,2,3: Bias seam binding. Also for view 1: 22" (56cm) zipper. Also for views 2,3: 3 1/2 yds. (3.0m) of 5/8" (1.5cm) wide horsehair (when dress is made of lace). Also for view 3: 5 5/8yds. (5.3m) of ostrich feather trim (optional).
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